Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 50-29-02 - Duties of the department1. The department shall:a. Prepare, submit, and implement the plan that includes determinations of eligibility, based on modified adjusted gross income methodologies as required in section 1396a(e)(14) of the United States Code;b. Supervise the administration of the children's health insurance program;c. Adopt rules and regulations as necessary to qualify for any federal funds available under this chapter;d. Report to the legislative management, as requested, regarding enrollment statistics, program costs, and any operational updates; ande. Administer funds appropriated or made available to the department for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.2. Within the limits of legislative appropriation, the department may submit state plans and may seek appropriate waivers of the requirements of the federal statutes or regulations as authorized by federal law.Amended by S.L. 2019, ch. 391 (SB 2124),§ 128, eff. 1/1/2020.Amended by S.L. 2019, ch. 420 (SB 2106),§ 2, eff. 1/1/2020.Amended by S.L. 2013, ch. 385 (SB 2109),§ 1, effective upon the implementation of the department of human services' new eligibility system or upon completion of system changes required for compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.